About Bhimashankar
Mumbai to Bhimashankar distnce : 196 km
Estimated travel time : 4.5 hours
Mumbai to Bhimashankar is a popular route for tourism and pilgrimage. Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva situated in the lap of nature.
Located at a height of 3250 feet in Bhorgiri village, Bhimashankar temple is built in Hemadpanthi style and is decorated with the Dashavatar statues which are very beautiful to look at. The Nandi temple is close to the main temple. A huge bell weighing 5 mans is located close to the temple. It has 1721 AD inscribed on it. When this bell is rung, the entirearea echoes with its sound. The temple is surrounded with hills and Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary. Lush greenery and calm surrounding wins the hearts of the visitors to enjoy quality time with their family and friends. Bhimashankar is also a popular trekking destination. Bhimashankar is a home to a relic of near virgin forest and have very rich flora and fauna. You can find wide range of plants like Mango, Jamun, Hirda, Behda, Bamboo, Shrub, Herbs, Climber, Grass, and Fern. The wild life found here includes Leopards, Barking Deer, Sambar, Wild Boar, Langur, and Hyena. Among the birds one will be able to find Malabar Grey Hornbill, Quaker Babbler, Malabar Whistling Thrush, Green Pigeon, Black Eagle, Grey Jungle Fowl and many, many more.
Taxi from Mumbai to Bhimashankar is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Mumbai to Bhimashankar by car is well connected through Bengaluru - Mumbai highway / Mumbai highway / Mumbai - Pune highway and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Mumbai to Bhimashankar distance is 196 Km and is 4.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Navi Mumbai - Belapur Fort, Jewel Of Navi Mumbai, Nerul's Flamingo Point, Diwale Jetty, Wonders Park, Belapur Waterfalls, Bird Watching Area CBD Valley
Belapur - Kharghar - Kharghar Hills, Mango Garden, Ganesha Faced Monolith, Three Monkey Point
Adai - Adai Waterfall, Adai Hills
Naveli - Seasonal Waterfall, Valvali waterfall
Manikgad - Manikgad Fort, Jambhivali Dam
Mandap - Waterfall And scenic places
Aadoshi - Aadoshi Range of Waterfalls
Khandala - Visapur Fort, Kune Waterfalls, Amrutanjan Point, Khandala Ghat view Point, Shingroba Waterfall, Rajmachi View Point
Lonavala - Lohagad Fort, Tiger's Leap, Dinosaur's Park, Shooting Point, Shrivardhan Fort, Karla and Bhaja Caves, Dukeโs Nose, Sunil's Celebrity Wax Museum, Lake
Karla Caves - Bedse Caves Ancient Buddhist Heritage
Talegaon Dabhade - Talegaon Dabhade Lake, Lake Park, Biodiversity Park
Cave - Bhamchandra trek, Bhamchandra Caves
Anavale - Govind Baba Temple, Tasubai mandir
Satkar Wadi - Satkar Wadi Supe
Shendurli - Wild Camping
Mandoshi - Mandoshi Waterfall, Ratanbodhi Buddha Vihar